Inspection · 2026-02-12
Date
2026-02-12
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Christina Bakonyi
(571) 596-3655
(571) 596-3655
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No
Violations
10Standard 22.1-289.035-A
SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
No child day center shall hire for compensated employment or continue to employ any person who has been convicted of a barrier crime.
The national criminal background check (applicant screening request) completed for Staff #3 was returned with a result that the individual was not eligible as employee. Staff #3?s employment was not immediately terminated when the not eligible result was received 26 days after the first day of employment. Staff #3 was employed by the Center for six months with the ineligible background.
No child day center shall hire for compensated employment or continue to employ any person who has been convicted of a barrier crime.
The national criminal background check (applicant screening request) completed for Staff #3 was returned with a result that the individual was not eligible as employee. Staff #3?s employment was not immediately terminated when the not eligible result was received 26 days after the first day of employment. Staff #3 was employed by the Center for six months with the ineligible background.
Plan of Correction: Effective immediately, Central Office will designate potential hires as temporary appointment pending review (TAPR) at our preschool academy once the following are received: criminal background check results, a completed sworn disclosure statement, FBI background check results, local background checks, proof of required central registry check (including any state of residence in the last 6 years), negative TB screening results, and at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency.
Packet will be provided to the preschool principal for review after completion for verification prior to the individual being designated as a new hire.
Packet will be provided to the preschool principal for review after completion for verification prior to the individual being designated as a new hire.
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment.
Staff #3, who was actively working at the center for six months, did not have a completed national criminal background check prior to the first day of employment. The national criminal background check was dated 26 days after Staff #3?s first day of employment.
Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment.
Staff #3, who was actively working at the center for six months, did not have a completed national criminal background check prior to the first day of employment. The national criminal background check was dated 26 days after Staff #3?s first day of employment.
Plan of Correction: Effective immediately, Central Office will designate potential hires as TAPR at our preschool academy once the FBI background check results are received.
Packet will be provided to the preschool principal for review after completion for verification prior to the individual being designated as a new hire.
Packet will be provided to the preschool principal for review after completion for verification prior to the individual being designated as a new hire.
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
REPEAT VIOLATION
SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Staff #3, employed for 6 months, did not have completed central registry checks and criminal history checks from two different states.
SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Staff #3, employed for 6 months, did not have completed central registry checks and criminal history checks from two different states.
Plan of Correction: Effective immediately, Central Office will designate potential hires as TAPR at our preschool academy once the following are received: central registry background check (including any state of residence in the last 6 years).
Packet will be provided to the preschool principal for review after completion for verification prior to the individual being designated as a new hire.
Packet will be provided to the preschool principal for review after completion for verification prior to the individual being designated as a new hire.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
REPEAT VIOLATION
SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment.
Staff #3 who had been in contact with children, had documentation of TB screening dated four days after date of hire.
SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment.
Staff #3 who had been in contact with children, had documentation of TB screening dated four days after date of hire.
Plan of Correction: Effective immediately, Central Office will designate potential hires as TAPR at our preschool academy once the completion and receipt of negative TB screening results that are not more than 30 days old.
Packet will be provided to the preschool principal for review after completion for verification prior to the individual being designated as a new hire.
Packet will be provided to the preschool principal for review after completion for verification prior to the individual being designated as a new hire.
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-B
REPEAT VIOLATION
SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
Staff are to complete orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
Staff #3, employed for 6 months, did not have record of orientation.
SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
Staff are to complete orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
Staff #3, employed for 6 months, did not have record of orientation.
Plan of Correction: Effective immediately, the preschool principal will ensure that all new hires complete orientation training within the required 7 days of the date of assuming their job responsibilities.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-A
COMPLAINT RELATED
When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
On February 10, 2026, Staff #1 roughly handled and threw a blanket at Child A in a manner that did not ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
On February 10, 2026, Staff #1 roughly handled and threw a blanket at Child A in a manner that did not ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
Plan of Correction: The preschool academy principal convened a meeting of all staff on February 10, 2026, at which he reviewed the preschool academy's behavioral guidance policy and practices.
The Family Support Manager will provide behavioral guidance training and conduct regular classroom observation to monitor implementation of appropriate behavioral guidance procedures.
The Family Support Manager will provide behavioral guidance training and conduct regular classroom observation to monitor implementation of appropriate behavioral guidance procedures.
Standard 8VAC20-780-400-B
COMPLAINT RELATED
Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.
On February 10, 2026, during naptime, Staff #1 physically moved Child A by the back of their pants and their arm, when Child A was off their cot and near another sleeping child in the classroom. The distance Child A was moved was approximately 15 feet.
Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.
On February 10, 2026, during naptime, Staff #1 physically moved Child A by the back of their pants and their arm, when Child A was off their cot and near another sleeping child in the classroom. The distance Child A was moved was approximately 15 feet.
Plan of Correction: The preschool academy principal convened a meeting of all staff on February 10, 2026, at which he reviewed the preschool academy's behavioral guidance policy and practices.
The Family Support Manager will provide behavioral guidance training and conduct regular classroom observation to monitor implementation of appropriate behavioral guidance procedures.
The Family Support Manager will provide behavioral guidance training and conduct regular classroom observation to monitor implementation of appropriate behavioral guidance procedures.
Standard 8VAC20-780-410-1
COMPLAINT RELATED
The following action is forbidden: roughly handling a child.
On February 10, 2026, during naptime, Staff #1 was observed picking up Child A by the
back of their pants and then their right arm to move Child A to the other side of the classroom, approximately 15 feet. Staff #1 then threw Child A's blanket at them, after they were on their cot.
The following action is forbidden: roughly handling a child.
On February 10, 2026, during naptime, Staff #1 was observed picking up Child A by the
back of their pants and then their right arm to move Child A to the other side of the classroom, approximately 15 feet. Staff #1 then threw Child A's blanket at them, after they were on their cot.
Plan of Correction: The preschool academy principal convened a meeting of all staff on February 10, 2026, at which he reminded those present that Hopkins House maintains a zero tolerance policy for child abuse and neglect, and that they share accountability in maintaining a safe environment and are expected to strictly adhere to the preschool academy's "see something, say something" approach to child safety. The academy principal will ensure that ongoing training regarding child abuse, mandated reporter, and other relevant policies and practices are conducted and documents throughout the preschool year. He will provide coaching and conduct regular classroom observation to monitor implementation of appropriate child safety procedures.
Standard 8VAC20-780-420-E-3
REPEAT VIOLATION
Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child's record at least annually.
The information in the record of Child D had not been updated in over 15 months which is overdue by three months.
Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child's record at least annually.
The information in the record of Child D had not been updated in over 15 months which is overdue by three months.
Plan of Correction: The academy assistant principal has reviewed all records maintained in the academy's records management system (Brightwheel) and worked with the parents to update their child's records that have not been updated within the past 12 months.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY
Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.
Staff #3, employed for 6 months, did not have record of reference verifications.
Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.
Staff #3, employed for 6 months, did not have record of reference verifications.
Plan of Correction: Effective immediately, Central Office will designate potential hires as TAPR at our preschool academy once they have received at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency.
Packet will be provided to the preschool principal for review after completion for verification prior to the individual being designated as a new hire.
Packet will be provided to the preschool principal for review after completion for verification prior to the individual being designated as a new hire.